conduce
verb (used without object)
to lead or contribute to a result (usually followed by to ortoward ).
had conduced
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past perfectof conduce.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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Best of mind and thankfulness of heart had conduced to refreshing repose, and the brightness of the new day was reflected in every face.
From Nature's Serial Story by Edward Payson Roe
Was it possible she, with her well-filled table on which she had prided herself, had conduced to the misfortune?
From Mrs. Day's Daughters by Mary E. Mann
Hadria’s leaving home, and the rumour of a quarrel between her and Hubert, had conduced to her mother’s illness, perhaps had even caused it.
From The Daughters of Danaus by Mona Caird
During that long interval many great changes had taken place which had conduced to the general welfare of the empire: but those changes had only aggravated the misery of Ireland.
From Miscellaneous Writings and Speeches — Volume 4 by Thomas Babington Macaulay, Baron Macaulay
The frank, sympathetic, and temperate manner in which the old laird had discussed his affair had conduced to produce this feeling.
From Kindred of the Dust by Peter B. (Peter Bernard) Kyne
